Bolzano-Verona-Venice
The classic Northern-Italy-tour
Discover the North of Italy
An extraordinary cycle route will let you discover unique landscapes, art cities and the largest European thermal district. From the superb Dolomites, part of the UNESCO world heritage list, you will start cycling along the river Adige valley, crossroads between people and cultures. Heading south you will reach the palmlined shores of Garda Lake and then romantic Verona, the town of Romeo and Juliet. In Vicenza you will be fascinated by the architectural genius of Palladio, who made the town his personal showcase. Further on you will reach the Euganean Hills and their renowned thermal district, the largest in Europe. Beautiful Padua, cradle of arts, will open the way to the Venetian lagoon, where the timeless fascination of Venice has lured passersby for centuries (and still does).
Dates 2025:
Arrival:
Sat+Sun, March 29.-Oct 18.
Tue+Wed, Apr 29.-Sept 24.
Duration: 8 Days
Dates:
Season 1: Mar 29.-Apr 18.+Sept 27.-Oct 18.
Season 2: April 19. – May 09. + Sept 06.-26.
Season 3: May 10. – Sept 05.
1st Day: Bolzano
Individual arrival. Located along the Isarco river, bilingual Bolzano has always been at the crossroads between the Mediterranean and central Europe. Today it is an important commercial and tourist city, whose charming centre is dotted with colourful houses in typical Tyrolean style.
2nd Day: Bolzano – Trento (65/70 km)
You will start riding along the River Adige cycle path, through orchards and the vineyards of the renowned Wine Route. Half way between Bolzano and Trento you will reach Salorno, which represents the linguistic border between the German and the Italian world. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in several train stations along the way.
3rd Day: Trento – Desenzano/Peschiera (50 km by bike + ferry)
The river Adige will take you to Rovereto, famous for its museum of modern and contemporary art. After a short ascent to Passo di San Giovanni, you will enjoy a superb view over the Garda Lake and the little town of Torbole. Then in Riva del Garda you will take a ferry to reach the southern part of the lake.
4th Day: Desenzano/Peschiera – Verona (60/35 km)
After crossing the hilly landscape surrounding the Garda Lake, you will meet again the river Adige, which will take you into Verona, one of the most important and beautiful cities in the Veneto region. Worth visiting are: the Roman Arena, the Church of San Zeno and Juliet’s House.
5th Day: Verona – Vicenza (75/40 km)
Cycling in the countryside at the foot of Mounts Lessini, among the vineyards you will reach the castle of Soave. Further on the fortress of Brendola will show you the way to the Berici hills and to Vicenza. The old city centre is characterized by beautiful private palaces and public buildings by Andrea Palladio, the famous 16th century architect known all over the world. It is possible to shorten the stage by taking the train in San Bonifacio.
6th Day: Vicenza – Padua thermal district (50 km)
Cycling out of Vicenza, along the cycle path of the river Bacchiglione, you can admire the Palladian masterpiece Villa La Rotonda. Then, past the hamlet of Montegalda, you will head towards the Euganean Hills, where you will have the chance to relax in the largest European thermal district.
7th Day: Padua thermal district – Mestre/Venice mainland (55 km)
Along the cycle path of the Battaglia Canal you will pass through Padua, home to one of the oldest Italian (and European) universities and rich in art and history. From here, along the Piovego Canal, you will reach Stra and will follow the Brenta Canal, overlooked by the countryside villas of the ancient Venetian nobility (Villa Pisani, Villa Malcontenta, Villa Widmann) until you reach Mestre, Venice mainland.
8th Day: Mestre/Venice mainland
Individual departure after breakfast. Transfer back to Bolzano on request when booking the tour.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
We personally choose all the hotels mindful of your comfort as well as the proximity to cycling paths and any relevant local sites. According to your category of choice you will be accommodated in:
Category A: mainly 4* hotels, with some 3* hotels
Category B: mainly 3* hotels
All rooms have en suite facilities. Most hotels have air conditioning while some smaller hotels and hotels located in mountain areas of northern Italy can be without air conditioning.
Please note, that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection depends on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation you have actually booked with the list of hotels and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
27-speed unisex Shimano Deore
9-speed E-Bikes Shimano
- aluminium frame
- mudguard
- rear rack
- comfort gel saddle
- anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
- ergonomic bicycle grips
- Speed Lifter system
- 1 cycle computer
- 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
- 1 front bar bag per room
- 1 repair kit per room: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers
- 1 combination bike lock
Please note: At the moment of booking you can also rent helmets against surcharge, suitable for head circumferences from 58 to 61. All helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- at the arrival hotel or in public parking areas – details will follow within the travel documents after booking
Train station
- Station: Bozen
Airport
- Next airport: Innsbruck (INN), Verona (VRN) or Venice (VCE)
- 7 nights hotel accommodation incl. breakfast
- App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks
- Digital tour information
- Luggage transportation
- 4-hour ferry cruise on Lake Garda (bike included)
- Ice-cream in the best ice cream parlour in Vicenza
- Hotline service
Categorie A (3/4*Hotels) | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
Double room | 990,- | 1.180,- | 1.230,- |
Single room | 1.440,- | 1.630,- | 1.680,- |
3rd person in triple | 840,- | 1.030,- | 1.080,- |
Categorie B (mainly 3*Hotels) | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
Double room | 850,- | 1.040,- | 1.090,- |
Single room | 1.220,- | 1.410,- | 1.460,- |
3rd person in triple | 710,- | 900,- | 950,- |
Local taxes (approx. 15-20 €) payble on site.
Venice Municipality Access Fee to be paid on site
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
Touring bike | 110,- |
E-Bike | 270,- |
Rental-helmet | 15,- |
Additional nights incl. breakfast | Double room | Single room | |
Mestre (cat.A) | 85,- | 140,- | |
Mestre (cat.B) | 60,- | 100,- | |
Bolzano | 110,- | 190,- |
Transfer | price per person |
Mestre-Bolzano Sat+Sun,min. 2 persons (also Tue May 07.-Sept 10.) | 95,- |
Own bike on transfer | 40,- |
Operator: Girolibero
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